The Smithsonian Institution Exists to Preserve Historical and Cultural Items

question 159

Multiple Choice

The Smithsonian Institution exists to preserve historical and cultural items of value and to share those items with the public; it does not exist to maximize the wealth of any shareholders. This entity is organized as a(n)

• A) cooperative.
• B) quasi-government corporation.
• C) S-corporation.
• D) not-for-profit corporation.
• E) closed corporation.

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Definitions:

Halo Effects

A cognitive bias where the perception of one trait, often positive, influences the perception of other traits without objective evidence.

Selective Perception

How individuals filter and interpret media messages, focusing on what aligns with their desires and overlooking conflicting views.

Perceptual Distortion

A cognitive error caused by biases, prejudices, or external factors, affecting how one perceives reality.

Mentally Challenged

A respectful term referring to individuals with limitations in cognitive functioning and other mental processes.